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  1. Lack of Understanding ... on Parents Ask If Videogame Rating Bill Necessary? · · Score: 4, Informative

    These parents fail to realize that ratings are guidelines, not regulations. The ratings are provided for the purpose of helping the parents make informed decisions about what their kids are playing. It's like saying that there shouldn't be any movie critics, because I decide what movies I watch anyway.

  2. I am surprised on Pentagon Cancels Internet Voting System · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'm surprised Bush threw out his chance to remain President forever. I can imagine the code that would be put into place with Bush in charge. BushVotes = 3787498 While (Deficit = increasing) { BushVotes = BushVotes + 1 }

  3. Re:Good idea, Bad Idea on Learning Computer Science via Assembly Language · · Score: 1

    Some very good points. I guess I still believe in the naive statement "The Strongest survive". This obviously not the case, as all of a sudden in my workplace over 50 folded up boxes magically appeared. "The Man" tries to keeps layoffs as quite as possible, yet they do such silly things as practically giving 20% of the workforce and empty box to hold on to "in case they need it."

  4. Here are the ones from my youth on Vintage Athletes' Fame Lives On In Videogames · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Bruce Jenner - I remember playing the decathlon game for my 286 in the mid-80's. It's the only reason why I know who he is. Bo Jackson - Who could forget the infamous 2-in-1 football/baseball handheld made by Tiger. I play Bo in football, I swich the handheld over and voila Bo playing Baseball!!

  5. What about the non-developers? on Learning Computer Science via Assembly Language · · Score: 1

    What about all the engineers who may need a basic understanding of CS for whatever applications they may have to modify, use, etc.? Engineers need very little knowledge of machine code as they often just need to create some Excel Macros, small scripts, etc.? Assembly would provide no benefit in this case, only prolong the learning process. Just because I use a car doesn't mean to drive it I have to be a mechanic ....

  6. Good idea, Bad Idea on Learning Computer Science via Assembly Language · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Good Idea: First teaching simple programming fundamentals through a simple to understand language. Then, confuse the hell out of a student with assembly Bad Idea: Teaching CS by starting with one of the most cryptic languages around, and then trying to teach basic CS fundamentals. There are already problems with people interested in CS getting turned off by intro/intermediate programming classes. Imagine the retention rates once my CS100 class is taught in assembly.

  7. A PDA on Analog Approach to Displaying Data · · Score: 1

    Aren't PDA's capable of displaying all this kind of information? Of course if you are looking for that vintage 1960's look this is just the product for you

  8. I pity the fool on The Return Of Tamagotchi · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    What a waste of money ... what kind of people actually buy crap like this ... those marketing fatcats have done it again.

  9. Google and the man .... on How Google Can Make or Break A Small Business · · Score: 1

    Google has become the man. Do you really want to sell out your business, just so the man puts you on top of searches?

  10. Oooooh the Fun on Classic Browser Adventuring Goes Open Source · · Score: 5, Funny

    You are standing in an open field. You can see a solitary tree with a solitary apples hanging from it. > Get Apple Command not recognized >Take Apple Command not recognized >Pick Apple You take the red, tasty apple from the tree. > Eat Apple The apple is poisoned you are dead. You will automatically be transported to a point you were at hours ago.

  11. Volunteer to be tech support for your building? on A Wireless Network for a 4-Story Apt. Building? · · Score: 2, Informative

    Keep in mind that if you set up this network, everyone and I mean everyone is going to be calling you whenever the internet connection is down or the network isnt working. Get ready for tech support apartment building.

  12. Can you imagine it? on On Going Pro At Magic - The Gathering · · Score: 5, Funny

    Madison Square Garden on a Saturday Night ... Completely sold out .... Its the finals of the Magic the gathering world championships Hugh Moore vs. Erik Lauer ... TO THE THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE AND THE MILLIONS AT HOME LETS GET READY TO RUUUUUUMMMMMMBBBBBBBBLLLLLLLEEEEE!! Fans wearing shirts that say "My Serra Angel loves me" and "I've got Craw Wurms" Can you imagine it?? Scary huh ...

  13. Holy crap! on Jobs to India -- A Broad Look · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Jobs are being outsourced to India!!! That bastard headhunter acted like it was my fault. It sucks how some companies will pay for 9483 managers and can't pay for 2342 developers. So to keep the managers jobs they lay off the important people.

  14. I'm confused .. on Mapping a Wi-Fi Network? · · Score: 1

    Why are you making this map? Anyway walking around with your laptop computer may be the cheapest way to get your map. You can always just ask the school for where they placed all their wi-fi equipment. It should be public information and you can largely base your maps on that.

  15. Some examples:ss on Ten Technologies That Refuse to Die · · Score: 1

    1. Gameboy Advance - Built on older hardware, from technology that was available almost 10 years ago. 2. VCRs - Who still actively uses one? 3. PS2 ports

  16. Not such a big deal on Xbox 2 - The Price of Compatibility? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I don't know I already have an Xbox to play Xbox games. If I didn't have one I'm sure you can pick one up when Xbox2 comes out for the about $50-$70. I'd rather my Xbox2 be alot cheaper with new functionality.

  17. Re:I want print books .... on Cory Doctorow Releases 'Eastern Standard Tribe' · · Score: 2, Funny

    Really I thought the only place that I could buy a book was amazon.com

  18. I want print books .... on Cory Doctorow Releases 'Eastern Standard Tribe' · · Score: 1

    There's something about print books that I just love. They are simple to read (dont have to stare at a computer screen, or sit with 200 printed pages). Books are also great to collect, my bookcase is like my trophy case of all my literary accomplishments.

  19. What's with the honorable mention crap? on Top Real-Time Strategy Games of All Time? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Dune II only getting a honorable mention?? Without Dune II where would the RTS genre be? I remember playing this game and being in complete awe over its originality. It only left me wanting more. This game belongs in the top ten with its fellow RTS games. Screw honorable mentions give it the respect it deserves as one of the top ten RTS of all time.

  20. Re:Xbox/PS2 Greatest Hits pwn Gamecube on Favorite 'Greatest Hits' Console Games Worldwide? · · Score: 1

    These games were are not bad but they aren't great. Each system has games for its greatest hits collections that were extremely hyped yet did not live up to extraordinary expectations. Examples: PS2 - State of Emergency Xbox - Obi-Wan Gamecube - Luigis Mansion, Star Fox Adv.

  21. Communism and games ... on Sony Sees Gaming Opportunities, Rough Times In China · · Score: 1

    Of course PS2 won't do well because the communists superiors to do not want to cause unrest. Examples: Final Fantasy games - One person always against a huge tyrannical group. Causing uprises and confusion against the larger entity. Civilization - You can develop Capitalism for your civilization Super Mario Bros - Collect money and get more lives!

  22. Xbox/PS2 Greatest Hits pwn Gamecube on Favorite 'Greatest Hits' Console Games Worldwide? · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I can now buy either an Xbox or PS2 and play solely greatest hits games for at least the next 6 months. The options span all genres and are all at the very least "good" games. As for Gamecube, I still have to pay $30 for each Platinum Hits game, and I still can't get some of the better games. I understand they still can sell the games at a higher price, the lack of a cheap, quality alternative is quite disappointing.

  23. Preemptive Strike!!! on Europe Joins Race To Send Humans To Mars · · Score: 1

    I guess War of the Worlds is non-fiction ...
    We introduce the common cold on Mars and kill all those bastard Martians before they have the chance to invade our peaceful planet

  24. The Question Mark ?????????/ on Computer Solitaire Patented? · · Score: 1

    I patented the question mark ... I don't want to see anyone use it on /. I am also currently suing Dr. Evil's father.

  25. Let's hire Leon ... on Spammer Profile: Scott Richter · · Score: 1

    It might be good to get "a cleaner". I know a guy all we have to do is supply a name. But he has some rules 1. No women 2. No kids Let me know if you are interested.